Japan records 45 earthquakes in a week, including multiple magnitude‑6 quakes

From June 25 to July 4, 2026, Japan experienced 45 earthquakes of magnitude 1 or higher, with seven reaching magnitude 3 or above. Notable events included a magnitude‑6.3 quake off the Pacific coast of Iwate on June 25, a magnitude‑6.2 tremor in Yamanashi on June 26, and a magnitude‑6.0 shock in Aomori on June 27, the latter causing injuries.

The Japan Meteorological Agency warned that the concentration of strong quakes during the rainy season raises the risk of landslides and related damage in the affected regions.